Prepare against Otfried Zerfass
DEU · World #55,275 classical · FIDE ID 24612650
When preparing against Otfried Zerfass, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 55 games by Otfried Zerfass, covering Jul 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Otfried Zerfass's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Otfried Zerfass before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,873 | 2,093 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 11 | 17 | 27 | 20.0% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 9.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Otfried Zerfass's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Otfried Zerfass's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Zerfass usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Zerfass usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Zerfass usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 31.3% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Otfried Zerfass's chess games
All 55 games by Otfried Zerfass in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 11 wins, 17 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Thomas Bertram | 1,981 | Blankenburg Open A 13th | B08 |
| Oct 2013 | Lars Perkampus | 1,975 | 18th Blankenburg Open A | B13 |
| Oct 2008 | Albert Metzger | 1,942 | 16th Blankenburg Open A | C00 |
| Oct 2005 | Hartmut Schubert | 1,939 | Blankenburg Open A 13th | B06 |
| Oct 2009 | Torsten Fleischmann | 1,891 | 17th Blankenburg Open | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blankenburg Open A 13th | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,930 |
| 16th Blankenburg Open A | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,994 |
| 18th Blankenburg Open A | 2013 | 7 | 2 | 1,781 |
| 17th Blankenburg Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,925 |
| Schwarzburg Open | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 1,729 |
| 19th Blankenburg Open A | 2014 | 6 | 1 | 1,694 |
| 34. Deutsche Senioren MM 2026 | 65+ | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,834 |
| chT-GER Laender Seniors 65+ | 2018 | 5 | 0 | 1,630 |
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Where can I find Otfried Zerfass's chess games?
55 games by Otfried Zerfass, from Jul 2004 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Otfried Zerfass has played.
What does Otfried Zerfass play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Otfried Zerfass opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Otfried Zerfass answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Otfried Zerfass play as White?
As White, Otfried Zerfass's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Otfried Zerfass play as Black?
As Black, Otfried Zerfass most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Otfried Zerfass's FIDE rating?
Otfried Zerfass is currently rated 1,873 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,093 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Otfried Zerfass played?
Our database contains 55 games by Otfried Zerfass, covering Jul 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 17 draws, 27 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Otfried Zerfass?
55 games by Otfried Zerfass reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.